Pentax Q vs Samsung ST100
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Pentax Q vs Samsung ST100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 180g - 98 x 57 x 31mm
- Launched June 2011
- Replacement is Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
- 155g - 100 x 60 x 20mm
- Launched January 2010
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In this write-up, we are analyzing the Pentax Q and Samsung ST100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Pentax and Samsung. The resolution of the Q (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Q was announced 18 months later than the ST100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Q matches up vs the ST100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax Q & Samsung ST100. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax Q Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax Q over the Samsung ST100
| Q | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2011 |  | January 2010 | More recent by 18 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST100 over the Pentax Q
| ST100 | Q | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display sizing | 3.5" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 1152k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Pentax Q and Samsung ST100
| Q | ST100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Pentax Q vs Samsung ST100 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax Q offers outer dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Q against the ST100.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Q and ST100 is 93 and 95 respectively.
Pentax Q vs Samsung ST100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Q and ST100.
All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Samsung ST100 to give greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger Q should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Pentax Q vs Samsung ST100 Specifications
| Pentax Q | Samsung ST100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Samsung |
| Model type | Pentax Q | Samsung ST100 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Launched | 2011-06-23 | 2010-01-06 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Pentax Q | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | - | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | - | f/3.6-4.8 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Amount of lenses | 8 | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3" | 3.5" |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 1,152k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 180g (0.40 pounds) | 155g (0.34 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 57 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") | 100 x 60 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 47 | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | 189 | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 photos | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | MicroSD/ MicroSDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $695 | $250 |
